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CITY'OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 PAL
July 13, 1993
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Executive Session gonion of the City Council
Meering was
Called to order by Mayor Hekh at 6:31 pm. in the City Council
Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd.,lat
Floor, Santa Clarks, CA.
CLERKS ANNOUNCEMENT
This time has been set aside for Councilmembers
to review the
agenda and obtain any further Information that may be needed.
No action will be taken prior to 7G0 P.M.
This session is open
to the public
City Clerk, Donna Grindey, announced that anyone wishing to
address an Rem on the agenda should 1111 out
a apeaker•a slip
and submit R to the City Clerk before the Rem Is discussed.
RECESS
Mayor Heldt recessed 10 closed session at 6:45 p.r. to dLycuss
pending litigation under Government Code 54955.9.
RECONVENE
Mayor Heldt reconvened to the public participation porton of
the
meeting at 7:03 p.m.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council on makers Of public concern was Bob
Lathrop, 25105 Highspring, Newhall,
regarding study session
held by CLWA on landfills.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Heldt presented a plaque to Vince Oppa In
recognition of his position as the Cla li 's
Officer; and a "Caught of Santa �� s Radio
doingGood
members of the community In ch ro
of whig
benefit the community.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councllmember Klalle distributed a draft of the brochure for the
conference On landfill aRemativea She also stated that aha
wished to 90 to Arizona to tour a bb -conversion
plant.
Counclhnember Darcy reported On the Small Business Center
meeting.
George Caravalho, City Manager, reported On the Independent
Cities Assoolatton conference.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting of the qty Council was called to order by Mayor
Holdt at 7:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Counciknembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE Mayor Heldt led the Pledge of Allegiance.
City Council Minutes
Jury 13, 1993
APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to approve the
agenda with the addition of hem 29a, a subsequent need Rem
which arose after the posting of the agenda.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Klajlc, Pederson, Heldt
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
R as moved by Boyer and Seconded by Pederson to pull Rem 12
and Rem 19 for discussion, and to move Rem 29 atter Rem 4, and
to approve the agenda as amended.
Hearing no objections, It was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to approve the
minutes of the meeting of June 22,1993, as amended.
Mayor Heldt closed the public hearing.
Following discussion it was moved by Pederson and seconded
by Darcy to accept staff recommendation to twelve public
testimony and adopt Resolution No. 9386 authorizing the City
Manager to execute an Amended and Restated Joint Powers
Agreement Relating to the California Statewide Communities
Development Authority.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Klajic, Pederson, Heldt
Noes: None
Excused: 'None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 9386 adopted
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered
ITEM 1
Mayor Heldt opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna
PUBLIC HEARING
Grindey stated that all notices required by law have been
RESOLUTION NO. 93-86
provided, therefore the public hearing was In order.
AMENDED AND
RESTATED JOINT
Steve Stark, Finance Director, Stated that this hem Is a request
EXERCISE OF POWERS
that the City become a participant among 44 other cities. The
AGREEMENT RELATING
purpose of this action would allow the City to participate In this
TO THE CALIFORNIA
authority and offer low Interest financing to L.A.• YMCA. This
STATEWIDE
action would allow the local YMCA to refinance some existing
COMMUNITIES
debt to offer them the opportunity to further Serve the City of
DEVELOPMENT
Santa Clarfta. This joint financing would have no financial
ATHORITY (CSCDA)
liability to the City and would act as a mechanism for the City to
participate In the further enhancement of community activities
In our City.
Addressing the Council In favor of this Rem was John Fuller,
YMCA.
Mayor Heldt closed the public hearing.
Following discussion it was moved by Pederson and seconded
by Darcy to accept staff recommendation to twelve public
testimony and adopt Resolution No. 9386 authorizing the City
Manager to execute an Amended and Restated Joint Powers
Agreement Relating to the California Statewide Communities
Development Authority.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Klajic, Pederson, Heldt
Noes: None
Excused: 'None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 9386 adopted
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Jury 13,1993
ITEM 2
RESOLUTION NO.93.98
Mayor Heldt opened the public heating.
Grindey stated that all notloes g Y Clerk, Donna
PUBLIC HEARING
SANTA CLARITA
provided, therefore the public equine as a order. w have been
LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
Tony Nisloh, City Engineer, reported that on June 8, 1993, the
resolution Initiating Proceedings for Santa Cianta
NO. 1
Landscape
Maintenance District No. 1 and the resolution declaring the
City's Intention to levy assessments within the District
were
approved, along with the approval of the Preliminary Engineers
Report and call for a Public Hearing.
On June 22, 1993, a Public Information meeting was held to hear
testimony with regard to the District In preparation of the public
hearing. At that time there were no registered complaints.
Mayor Heldt closed the Public hearing.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Klajlo to adopt
Resolution No. 93.98 confirming the Diagram Assessments and
assessments.
Engineer's Report, and autlwrWng the annual levy of
Addressing the Council M favor of this hem was Manes Lsutfer,
23609 Del Monte, 0299, Santa Cleft.
it was moved by Darcy and seconded by Boyer to adopt
Resolution No. 93.99, approving the Policies for the deferment
of teas and/or bonds for noMmmedlats Infrastructure projects.
p On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Klapc, Pederson, Heldt
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Resolution 93.99 adopted.
On ran call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Kiajlc, Pederson, Heldt
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 93.98 adopted
ITEM 3
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mike Haviland, Marketing Economic Development
reported that at the meeting of June 22,199nciManager,
was
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
Presented with recommended semnomic development
DEFER RELATED TO
DEFERMENT
pertaining to development Incentives, Include a gdacy }ewe
guaranies and the deferment of tees for non•immsdiate
E FEES
FOR NON -IMMEDIATE
Infrestnuaure Protects. A motion was made to approve policy
related to the 90 -day be guarantee
INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECTS
Portion and continue the fee
deferral Portion until tonight's meeting to avow for additionalpublic
RESOLUTION 93-89
discussion. Council
of business failure, tea Cent regarding a rest
which could
required development fees. Chtr's ability to collect
Addressing the Council M favor of this hem was Manes Lsutfer,
23609 Del Monte, 0299, Santa Cleft.
it was moved by Darcy and seconded by Boyer to adopt
Resolution No. 93.99, approving the Policies for the deferment
of teas and/or bonds for noMmmedlats Infrastructure projects.
p On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Klapc, Pederson, Heldt
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Resolution 93.99 adopted.
City Council Minutes
Jury 13, 1993
ITEM 4
Jeff Kolin, Deputy City Manager, Public Works, reported that
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
pursuant tot he California Integrated Waste Management Act of
AGREEMENT BETWEEN
1989 (AB939) the City of Santa Clarlta is required by law to
THE CITY OF SANTA
divert Its municipal solid waste (MSW) from landfills by 25% by
CLARITA, ATLAS REFUSE
the year 1992 and 50% by the year 2000. The law also
REMOVAL COMPANY,
authorizes the City to make adequate provisions of MSW
BLUE BARREL DISPOSAL
handling to achieve the state mandate.
COMPANY AND SANTA
of City/Private funding In the form of a Financing District.
CLARITA DISPOSAL
A presentation was made by Hilton, Famkopf and Hobson, who
COMPANY FOR THE
were contracted by the City to perform a rate study.
COLLECTION, .
estimate at this time Is approximately $100,000.
TRANSPORTATION,
Addressing the Council In favor of this Rem were: Marlee
RECYCLING,
Lauffer, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita; Gary Johnson,
COMPOSTING AND
26027 Huntington Lane IIB, Santa Clarlta; Steve Arklin,16030
DISPOSAL OF
Placenta Canyon Road, Santa Clarlta.
COMMERCIAL SOLID
WASTE
Fallowing discussion regarding more detailed audits; Interest of
community and direction of AB939; an aggressive Incentive
program; a six month review; a Joint Powers Agreement with
the Cities of Palmdale and Lancaster for recycling Industry; a
list of places to get free boxes to recycle; comparable County
efforts, R was recommended by Kla)k: and seconded by Darcy
to adopt Resolution 93183 granting Modified Exclusive
Commercial Solid Waste permits within City limits to Atlas
Refuse Removal Company, Blue Barrel Disposal Company and
Santa Clarlta Disposal Company; and adopt Resolution 93.105
establishing a service level rate band schedule for the
collection, transportation, recycling, composting and disposal of
commercial solid waste with a six month analysis.
On rod all vote:
Ayes: Boyar, Darcy, KMJlo, Pederson, Heldt
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Resolution Nos. 9383 and 93.105 adopted.
REM 29
Tony Nisich, City, Engineer, reported that since the submittal of
NEW BUSINESS
the original Council Report, staff has continued to work with the
FOUR OAKS AND
consultant and the affected residents to refine Issues and goals
LANGSIDE AREA
regarding the drainage problems In the Four Oaks/Langside
GROUNDWATER REPORT
areas.
RESOLUTIONS NOS. 93-63
AND'93-105
Options regarding the financing of the work Involved Include
the City financing the required Improvements for a combination
of City/Private funding In the form of a Financing District.
Staff is continuing to work with FEMA In hopes of securing
financial assistance In the Four Oaks/Langskle area. The
estimate at this time Is approximately $100,000.
City Council Minutes
fff^^^ Jury 13,1993
Addressing the Council on this item were Elaine White, 19626
Four Oaks Street, Santa Ctartta; Margaret Wolf, 19618
Fairweather Street, Santa Clarha; Frances T. Babel,19625
Fairweather Street, Santa Clanta; Brenda Dellarlpa, 19543
Delight, Santa Clarita; John Watkinson, 19520
Clanta. Denpht, Santa
Following discussion regarding looking Into amending laws. for
Federal requirements; Immediate relief for the residents, It was
moved by Darcy and seconded by Boyer to approve staff
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to enter Into an
agalysis reement with B.C.1. Geonetics to PenOnn the ground water
anand provide project design In the amount Of $23,445-1
authorize the transfer of funds from the Contingency Account,
01.4101.290, to the Four Oaks Account, 25.96064.227 direct
staff to further Investigate and pursue preliminary design of
Shan term solultans and return to Council with financial
alternatives to funding proposed repairs.
On ran call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Klajic, Pederson, Heidt
Noss: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ROM Bila In an Issue related 10 Staff damage
New Business requastin Council funds
*staff b
Wellhaven Street g approval to transfer funds tram file
Contingency Fund to repair stone damage to Wenhaven Street.
It was moved by Darcy and recommended by Boyer to approve
staff recommendation to authorize the transfer of funds from
the Contingency Account, 01.4101-290, to the We0haven
Account 23.96083-227.
On roe cell vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Ktapc, Pederson, Heldt
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried.
Recess Mayor Heldt recessed the meeting at 9A0 pm.
Reconvene Mayor Heidt reconvened the meeting at 9:55 p.m.
City Council Minutes
July 13, 1993
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
AREAS FOR COLLECTING
AND LOADING
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
IN DEVELOPMENT
PROJECTS
ITEM 6
CONSTRUCTION
ENGINEERING SUPPORT -
SAN FERNANDO ROAD
PROJECT
ITEM 7
SR 126 (SAN FERNANDO
ROAD) WIDENING
PROJECT -AMENDMENT
TO CITY/STATE
COOPERATION
AGREEMENT 4078
ITEM 8
HASKELL CANYON ROAD
AT THE BOUQUET
CANYON CHANNEL
BRIDGE WIDENING
PROJECT NO. 96 077 -
ENGINEERING SERVICES
ITEM 9
TRAFFIC SIGNAL
INSTALLATION AT THE
INTERSECTION OF
ORCHARD VILLAGE ROAD
AT DALBEY DRIVE -
PROJECT NO. 95-022
AWARD PROJECT
ITEM 10
ALTA MADERA ROAD -
ESTABLISHING A PRIMA
FACIE SPEED LIMIT
RESOLUTION NO. 9395
ITEM 11
VACATION OF MARKET
STREET WEST OF
CURRENT TERMINUS
RESOLUTION NUMBER 93-
961,
396',
This Rem contalned a clerical error as to distribution of account
totals.
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Jury 13,1993
ITEM 12
MAP NO. 468711
APPROVAL OF THE MAP
AND ACCEPTANCE OF
THE OFFER OF
DEDICATIONS FOR
EQUESTRIAN EASEMENT
AND THE RIGHT TO
RESTRICT THE
CONSTRUCTION OF
BUILDINGS WITHIN THE
FLOOD HAZARD AREAS
TRACT MAP LOCATION:
GOLDEN OAK LANE AND
OAK ORCHARD
ITEM 13
VALENCIA INDUSTRIAL
CENTER TRAFFIC SIGNAL
REIMBURSEMENT
INTEGRATED FINANCING
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
NO. 924
RESOLUTION NO. 93-1W
RESOLUTION NO. 93-101
ITEM 14
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION TO CERTIFY
THAT THE CITY IS IN
CONFORMANCE WITH
LOCAL CONGESTION
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
(CMP) REQUIREMENTS AS
IDENTIFIED BY THE
METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY (MTA)
ITEM 15
ANNUAL REPORT ON THE
GENERAL PLAN
ITEM 16
RESOLUTION NO. 93-103,
106,107 AND 108
APPROVING EXCHANGE
OF PROPERTY TAX
REVENUES FOR
ANNEXATION NOS. 28%
284, 282, AND 282 AND
283, RESPECTIVELY, TO
SANITATION DISTRICT NO.
26
ITEM 17
STATE LEGISLATION:
ASSEMBLY BILL 021
Addressing the Council on thls Rem were: Laurens Waste,
22216 Placerita Canyon, Santa ClarRa; Robert Leemon, 21231
Semay Lane, Santa Clartta; Jim Chatterly, 24766 Golden Oak
Lane, Santa Clarita.
R was moved by Boyer and seconded by K18)Ic to approve Kern
12.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Kla)ic, Pederson, Heldt
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried.
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Jury 13, 1993
ITEM 18
STATE LEGISLATION:
ASSEMBLY BILL 1179
ITEM 19
STATE LEGISLATION:
SENATE BILL 919
ITEM 20
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA
CITIES CONFERENCE
CALL FOR RESOLUTIONS
ITEM 21
MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY
COMMITTED ON AGING
ITEM 22
EMERGENCY PURCHASE
OF HVAC COMPRESSORS
FOR CITY HALL BUILDING
ITEM 23
AWARD OF BID
GS -9243.22 FOR WINDOW
CAULKING AND
WEATHERPROOFING OF
THE CITY HALL BUILDING
ITEM 24
AWARD OF CONTRACT
FOR HILLSIDE
REINFORCEMENT FOR
TWO SLOPES AT CANYON
COUNTRY PARK
(PROJECT X25.99026.227)
ITEM 25
ISSUING THE NOTICE OF
COMPLETION FOR THE
VALENCIA MEADOWS
POOL REPLASTER
ITEM 26
REMOV7IL AND
REPLACEMENT OF
ASPHALT
ITEM 27
POLICY GUIDELINES FOR
USE OF CONDUIT
FINANCING FOR
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Addressing the Council on this Rem were: Allan Cameron
27612 Ennismore Ave., Santa ClarRa; Madee LauHer, 23823
Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarlta.
Following discission R was moved by Darcy and seconded by
Boyer to approve Rem 19.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Klapc, Pederson, Heldt
Noes: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
Motion carried.
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July 13, IM
ITEM 28
TO APPROVE AND RATIFY
CHECK REGISTER
06/03/93 AND 08/11/93 AND
CHECK REGISTER NO. 24
FOR THE PERIODS
06/09/93 TO 06/10/93 AND
06/18/93 WAS APPROVED
BY THE CITY MANAGER
ITEM 30
NEW BUSINESS
ACQUISITION OF
ADDITIONAL PARKING
FOR CITY HALL
It was moved by Klajlc and seconded by Pederson to approve
the consent calendar with the exception of Rams 12 and 19,
on roil call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Klajlc,.Paderson; Heldt
Noes: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
Motion carried,
Rich Henderson, CRY Planner, reported that the City Hall
Property does not provide adequate
building tenants needs, parking for the City and
The Property located to the east of the City Hall parking lot Is
bnler �ibguild
building a parking level The
rounovedd and the proposed
number of parking spaces ie substantially above that required
by the City code. Contact was made with the owners and it was
learned that they Presently have no prospeclve tenant for the
top floor, and therefore, will have a large number of unneeded
Parking spaces for several years. We then Initiated discussions
around a preliminary concept to purchase their excess parking
capacity.
Addressing the Council on this matter were: Alan Barbakow,
23107 Lyons Avenue, Newhall; Michael COMen, 23206 W. Lyons, -
Newhall; Allan Cameron, 27812 Enntsmore Avenue, Santa
paft6
Following discussion regarding having the City Attorney
research and review this Rem; staff to negotiate and return In 15
days It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to
approve staff recommendation 1 and 3 and to modify
recommendation 2 to have staff persue an agreement with
VPIP and report back It there Is a positive development, within
6 days.
Hearing no objections, It was so ordered.
ITEM 31 This Rem Is on the agenda fo discuss the adoption of fibs
NEW BUSINESS California State Budget and Its iscu
BUDGET 1893194 corresponding Impact on the
City of Santa Clarta. With the adoption of the State Budget
package, It now appears that Santa parts will not lose the
1886,000 In Property Tax Revenue originally anticipated.
However, 1167,000 of this amount has been designated to
compensate for a reduction In Motor Vehicle in Lieu Fees
Revenue. Therefore, at this time, there ie potentially 1M9.000
_ In funds not designed for a specific purpose.
Addressing the Council on this mater was Allan Cameron,
27612 Ennlsmore Avenue, Santa Clartta.
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July 13, 1993
it was moved by Darcy and seconded by Pederson to direct
staff to bring budget adjustments to the City Council for review
between late summer 1993 and January 1994.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Klajic, Pederson, Heidi
Noes: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
Motion carried.
STAFF COMMENTS George Camvelho, City Manager, reported on the Public
Resources Group meeting on July 22, 1993.
COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Pederson reported on the unsightly buildings
on Langskle and Sierra Highway and asked what the City can
do about these.
Councllmember Boyer commented on a resident's call regarding
nolse In Newhall and stated the City needs to seek a long tens
solution for the neighbors.
Counclimember Klajk: asked Mike Murphy, Intergovernmental
Relations Officer, to give a brief strategy for fighting SB919.
Councllmember Darcy commented on the addition of a stop
sign at Creekskfe and Newhall Avenue.
Mayor Heidi commented on the Southwest Museum, She also
commented on a letter from Congressman Condin on unfunded
Federal mandates and on southbound side of San Fernando
Road which needs road work and the track that was to be In
August.
Adjournment K was moved by Boyer and seconded Darcy to adjourn In
memory of Dorothy Riley.
Hearing no objections, it ways so ordered.
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Mayor
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